Synonyms of the word

nominee

• n. A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed,…
• n. A person or organisation in whose name a security is registered though true ownership is held by another…

campaigner

• n. A person who has served in a military campaign.
• n. (by extension) A military veteran.
• n. A person who campaigns for a person running for political office.
• n. Someone with experience in a certain field.
• n. An activist.

candidate

• n. A person who is running in an election.
• n. A person who is applying to a position for a job.
• n. A participant in an examination.
• n. Something or somebody maybe suitable for or in danger of something or somebody.
• n. A synonym for a candidate gene, i.e., a gene which may play a role in a given disease.

pol

• n. (informal) A politician.

politician

• n. One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
• n. Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.
• n. A politically active or interested person.
• n. A sly or ingratiating person.

politico

• n. (colloquial, often derogatory) A politician.